Audition & Callback Information

Please Note: The role of Phil has been cast. 

Synopsis:
What if you were stuck living the same day over and over again? Meet Phil Connors, a cynical big-city TV weatherman sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities in small-town Punxsutawney. After disdainfully covering the rodent's negative forecast, he awakens the next day only to discover it's February 2 once more. When he finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day endlessly, Phil must navigate his way through hilarity, self-discovery, and maybe even love.
Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day the Musical features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical). Join us for a rollicking mix of laugh-out-loud comedy and uplifting redemption. It’s a reminder that every day is a chance to change your life—and maybe the world around you.
Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including Intermission.

Contains mature content.

PERFORMANCES:
Fri, May 9, 7:30pm
Sat, May 10, 7:30pm
Wed, May 14, 7:30pm - Promo Night
Fri, May 16, 7:30pm
Sat, May 17, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sun, May 18, 2pm
Thu, May 22, 7:30pm - PWYC
Fri, May 23, 7:30pm
Sat, May 24, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sun, May 25, 2pm

Audition Details:

Please prepare a 30-60 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. Acapella auditions are strongly discouraged. 

There will be sides from the script available at the audition.
There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear.

We encourage you to bring your completed audition form with listed conflicts.

Video auditions:

Must be submitted to wm@civictheatre.com by 7:00 pm, Friday, February 22, 2025. Videos should include a 30-60 second vocal audition with accompaniment. The completed audition form with listed conflicts must be included in your email. Please put your name and GROUNDHOG in ALL CAPS in the subject line.

Rehearsals: 
Sunday (12:00-5:00 & 7:00 – 10:00)
Monday-Friday (7:00-10:00)
There will not be rehearsal all of these days but when we may rehearse. We build the schedule around conflicts to the best of our ability.
First company meeting - Monday, February 29, 2025
Audition & Rehearsal Location: Civic Theatre of Allentown Rehearsal Hall, 527 N 19th Street, Allentown, PA
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Groundhog Day is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.